Meo-Camuzet - Clos de Vougeot

95 RP Points
94 RP Points
94 RP Points
Meo-Camuzet - Clos de Vougeot - 2006 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Meo-Camuzet - Clos de Vougeot

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Provenance
Type
Red
Country
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Technical
Grapes
Serving
16° - 18° C
Food Pairings
Game BirdsDuckMushroomsBeefVenisonCharcuterie and Cured Meats
Key Characteristics
["Black fruit""Peppery""Spicy""Mineral""Chalky""Stony"]

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Meo Camuzet

Meo-Camuzet

Domaine Meo-Camuzet is a renowned wine producer located in the heart of Burgundy, France. The history of this estate dates back to the 16th century, when the Camuzet...

Domaine Meo-Camuzet is a renowned wine producer located in the heart of Burgundy, France. The history of this estate dates back to the 16th century, when the Camuzet family began producing wine in the region. In 1959, the estate was purchased by Jean-Nicolas Meo, who expanded the vineyards and modernized the winemaking techniques.

Today, Domaine Meo-Camuzet is known for producing some of the finest wines in Burgundy, particularly in the appellations of Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The estate has a total of 14 hectares of vineyards, which are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

The winemaking style at Domaine Meo-Camuzet is traditional, with a focus on producing wines that reflect the terroir of the region. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted, and the wines are fermented using natural yeasts. The wines are then aged in oak barrels, with a combination of new and used barrels used depending on the vintage.

The flagship wine of Domaine Meo-Camuzet is the Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes, which is a rich and complex wine with notes of black cherry, spice, and earth. Other notable wines from the estate include the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots, which is a powerful and structured wine with notes of black fruit and leather, and the Corton Grand Cru Les Perrières, which is a full-bodied and elegant wine with notes of red fruit and floral aromas.

Overall, Domaine Meo-Camuzet is a producer that is highly respected in the world of Burgundy wine. Their wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully. If you are looking for a wine that truly reflects the terroir of Burgundy, then Domaine Meo-Camuzet is definitely a producer to consider.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Clos de Vougeot

Clos de Vougeot

Clos de Vougeot is a Grand Cru appellation located in the Côte d'Or department of Burgundy, France. The vineyard encompasses 50 hectares within the commune of Vougeot, making...

Clos de Vougeot is a Grand Cru appellation located in the Côte d'Or department of Burgundy, France. The vineyard encompasses 50 hectares within the commune of Vougeot, making it the largest Grand Cru site in the Côte de Nuits. The appellation takes its name from the historic Château du Clos de Vougeot, built by Cistercian monks who developed the vineyard from the 12th century onward and established the stone walls that still define its boundaries today.

The vineyard sits at elevations between 240 and 270 meters on gentle slopes with predominantly limestone and clay soils. Pinot Noir is the sole permitted grape variety, as is standard for red Grand Cru appellations in the Côte de Nuits. The large size of the vineyard means significant variation in terroir across different parcels, with the upper slopes generally producing wines of greater concentration and aging potential than those from the lower, flatter sections near the main road.

Clos de Vougeot wines typically display the structured, mineral-driven character associated with Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir. The wines often exhibit red and black fruit flavors with earthy undertones and firm tannins that require several years of cellaring to fully develop. Due to the appellation's size and the number of different producers working within its boundaries, styles can vary considerably depending on the specific vineyard parcel and winemaking approach.

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